[HanCinema's Digest] Photography and Art
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South Korean tattoo artists continue to ink-sling in the shadows, see what went on at the Daegu International Bodypainting Festival this year, Cheonggyecheon catwalk showcases modern hanboks, and see Seoul's skyline as fall arrives.
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"UNDERGROUND WITH SOUTH KOREA'S ILLEGAL TATTOO ARTISTS"
Technically, you have to be a doctor in Korea if you want to stain skin for a living, but the country's underground tattoo industry houses some seriously talented artists who don't often get the limelight they deserve (especially inside their own country). "According to government sources, there are around 20,000 clandestine tattoo artists in South Korea. They are forced to work, metaphorically and often literally, underground". In this feature, Guillem Sartorio Teixidó explores some of the facts and history behind Korea's underground tattoo culture and hears from some of the artists themselves.
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"Daegu festival: South Korea's body art show"
If you didn't catch some of the works on display at this year's International Bodypainting Festival in Daegu, the BBC has a number of images from the event that are definitely worth checking out. "Modelling body art is no easy feat. Often decked out in stilettos, models are expected to be on their feet for hours".
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"Modern-day hanbok to grace Cheonggyecheon catwalk"
The hanbok is a beautiful and important part of Korean culture that has translated extremely well through many modern artists' eyes. Ahead of the "Seoul 365 Fashion Show", The Korea Herald has a selection of runway photographs of modern hanboks by designer Moon Hyun-seung. What do you think of these more modern versions of Korea's traditional dress? Let us know in the comment section below...
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"[Photo News] Signs of fall in the sky in Seoul"
Lastly, fall is in the air in Korea now, and last week The Korea Herald shared a few stunning snaps of Seoul's blissful skyline. "Daytime temperature dropped to an average of 18 degrees Celsius nationwide, creating an optimal weather for outdoor activities", writes Park Hyun-koo. Beautiful!
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